Advocacy
A Post-Election Message
These last two days have been difficult here at The Environmental Center. Mostly, I am grieving. The evidence from the presidential campaign is clear: a Trump administration will be hostile…
Read MoreBend City Council Adopts Climate Action Resolution
Last night, the Bend City Council adopted a climate action resolution by a vote of 5 to 2. Councilors Victor Chudowsky and Casey Roats voted against the resolution. The adopted…
Read MoreCity Council to Vote on Climate Action Resolution on September 7
Tomorrow, September, 7, at 7 pm, the Bend City Council will vote on a Bend Climate Action Resolution that will commit Bend to do its part to cut greenhouse gas…
Read MoreOregon Environmental Literacy Plan
Recently, The Gray Family Foundation shared the success story of the Oregon Environmental Literacy Plan (OELP). The article explains how OELP provides a road map to ensure that every Oregon…
Read MoreUpdate: Bend Climate Action Ordinance (Now Resolution)
The Good News: The Bend City Council took our proposal for a Bend Climate Action Ordinance very seriously. They listened to us and other supporters, they sought input from the…
Read MoreBend City Council to Discuss Climate Action Ordinance
The Bend City Council is considering a draft climate action ordinance to help Bend city government, residents and businesses reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Council will discuss the draft ordinance…
Read MoreWhat To Know About the UGB Remand
The City of Bend is getting close to completing its third (and hopefully final) urban growth boundary (UGB) expansion planning process. The new plan will address a range of important…
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